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A child must be able to sit before he can walk. This is an example of which directional
pattern of development? Answer: Cephalocaudal
One of the most accurate indicators of biologic age is Answer: Bone growth
The nurse instructs the parent of an infant that dental caries are prevented through the
administration of oral: Answer: Fluoride
Most children are able to feed themselves using a spoon by age: Answer: 2 years
The theorist known for his work on moral development is: Answer: Kohlberg
A current comic strip depicts a family in which parents, children, and the children's
grandfather live together. This is an example of a(n): Answer: Extended family
Blood cholesterol below which level is considered acceptable in children and
adolescents? Answer: <170 md/dL
The nurse understands that primary dentition is usually completed by age: Answer: 2.5
years
An infant weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces (3487 g) at birth. What would the nurse expect this
infant to weigh at 12 months of age? Answer: 23 pounds (10.4 kg)
Which statement would have the most positive outcome when the nurse is counseling
adolescents on nutrition? Answer: "Shiny hair and good muscles are linked to good
nutrition."
Young children are playing with action figures in the hospital playroom. Closer observation
reveals they are playing alongside one another, rather than interacting with each other. The
nurse is observing: Answer: Parallel play
The nurse determines a parent needs additional teaching about nutrition when the parent
states: Answer: "My 1-year-old infant falls asleep with a bottle of formula."
The nurse would teach a parent to introduce solid foods to an infant at what age? Answer:
6 months
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, What is the best nursing response to a parent who asks when her 3-month-old infant can
switch from iron-fortified formula to milk? Answer: "Infants can drink milk after their first
birthday."
A 4-year-old child has a low score on the Denver II. The nurse understands that this finding
indicates: Answer: The need for further evaluation
Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about a child's dental
health? Answer: "I replaced the toothbrush after my son had a sore throat."
The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of a 6-year-old child. Which finding suggests
the child is well-nourished? Answer: Alert and energetic
The nurse should teach the mother of a 19-month-old which action(s) to recommend best
oral care? Select all that apply. Answer: Brush your baby's teeth before bedtime each night,
fluoride is beneficial to the teeth of a child at this age, and water in a bottle is safe for teeth
at any time
The priority need in personality development during the first year is to acquire: Answer:
trust in the primary caregivers
The primary use of growth and development guidelines is to: Answer: help parents
anticipate their child's changing needs
The mother of a 2-month-old is bringing her to the office for a routine checkup and
immunizations. She says the baby cries quite a bit but she just lets her cry so she won't
become "spoiled". As a nurse, the best response is to: Answer: explain that babies this
young cannot be spoiled, but that this phase will not continue for long
Which developmental milestone is appropriate for each child's age in the selection below?
Answer: Pulls self to standing position at 10 months
The best position for a newborn to sleep is Answer: supine
If a parent wants to microwave formula before feeding, the nurse should: Answer: tell the
parent that the formula heats less evenly than breast milk and to mix and test very carefully
The primary focus of regular infant health care is to: Answer: prevent disease
A formula often prescribed for the infant with galactosemia is based on
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SUCCESS STARTS HERE! LEARN, PRACTICE & EXCEL!
A child must be able to sit before he can walk. This is an example of which directional
pattern of development? Answer: Cephalocaudal
One of the most accurate indicators of biologic age is Answer: Bone growth
The nurse instructs the parent of an infant that dental caries are prevented through the
administration of oral: Answer: Fluoride
Most children are able to feed themselves using a spoon by age: Answer: 2 years
The theorist known for his work on moral development is: Answer: Kohlberg
A current comic strip depicts a family in which parents, children, and the children's
grandfather live together. This is an example of a(n): Answer: Extended family
Blood cholesterol below which level is considered acceptable in children and
adolescents? Answer: <170 md/dL
The nurse understands that primary dentition is usually completed by age: Answer: 2.5
years
An infant weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces (3487 g) at birth. What would the nurse expect this
infant to weigh at 12 months of age? Answer: 23 pounds (10.4 kg)
Which statement would have the most positive outcome when the nurse is counseling
adolescents on nutrition? Answer: "Shiny hair and good muscles are linked to good
nutrition."
Young children are playing with action figures in the hospital playroom. Closer observation
reveals they are playing alongside one another, rather than interacting with each other. The
nurse is observing: Answer: Parallel play
The nurse determines a parent needs additional teaching about nutrition when the parent
states: Answer: "My 1-year-old infant falls asleep with a bottle of formula."
The nurse would teach a parent to introduce solid foods to an infant at what age? Answer:
6 months
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, What is the best nursing response to a parent who asks when her 3-month-old infant can
switch from iron-fortified formula to milk? Answer: "Infants can drink milk after their first
birthday."
A 4-year-old child has a low score on the Denver II. The nurse understands that this finding
indicates: Answer: The need for further evaluation
Which statement made by a parent indicates an understanding about a child's dental
health? Answer: "I replaced the toothbrush after my son had a sore throat."
The nurse is assessing the nutritional status of a 6-year-old child. Which finding suggests
the child is well-nourished? Answer: Alert and energetic
The nurse should teach the mother of a 19-month-old which action(s) to recommend best
oral care? Select all that apply. Answer: Brush your baby's teeth before bedtime each night,
fluoride is beneficial to the teeth of a child at this age, and water in a bottle is safe for teeth
at any time
The priority need in personality development during the first year is to acquire: Answer:
trust in the primary caregivers
The primary use of growth and development guidelines is to: Answer: help parents
anticipate their child's changing needs
The mother of a 2-month-old is bringing her to the office for a routine checkup and
immunizations. She says the baby cries quite a bit but she just lets her cry so she won't
become "spoiled". As a nurse, the best response is to: Answer: explain that babies this
young cannot be spoiled, but that this phase will not continue for long
Which developmental milestone is appropriate for each child's age in the selection below?
Answer: Pulls self to standing position at 10 months
The best position for a newborn to sleep is Answer: supine
If a parent wants to microwave formula before feeding, the nurse should: Answer: tell the
parent that the formula heats less evenly than breast milk and to mix and test very carefully
The primary focus of regular infant health care is to: Answer: prevent disease
A formula often prescribed for the infant with galactosemia is based on
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